Livrée (en. Delivered)

/li.vʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The action of delivering or deploying something.
The delivery of the goods was made yesterday.
La livrée des marchandises a été effectuée hier.
A set of colors and patterns that distinguish a garment or a vehicle.
The livery of this bus is very colorful.
La livrée de ce bus est très colorée.
adjective
That which is delivered, handed over, or provided.
The report delivered by the consultant was very detailed.
Le rapport livré par le consultant était très détaillé.

Etymology

From the verb 'livrer', derived from the Latin 'liberare' which means to free.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Free delivery
Delivery service with no additional charges.
livraison gratuite
To be left to oneself
Not having help or support.
être livré à soi-même
Available for sale
Product that is available for purchase.
livré à la vente

Related Words

To deliver
To hand something over to someone.
livrer
Delivery
The action of delivering a product or merchandise.
livraison
Delivery person
A person who makes deliveries.
livreur

Slang Meanings

To be in a difficult situation after a loss.
After losing his job, he feels completely delivered.
Après avoir perdu son emploi, il se sent complètement livré.
To feel exposed or vulnerable.
Since she moved, she feels delivered into the hands of strangers.
Depuis qu'elle a déménagé, elle se sent livré aux mains des inconnus.